Definition

1. Verb:
   • To remove ice or frost from a surface, typically by applying heat or a chemical agent.
   • To cause something to become free of accumulated ice.

Usage

• The verb deice is used to describe the action of eliminating ice formation. It is often applied in contexts involving vehicles (like cars and aircraft), refrigeration systems, or other surfaces where ice buildup is problematic.
• It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the thing from which ice is removed).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The ground crew worked quickly to deice the airplane's wings before takeoff.
  • Remember to deice your windshield on cold mornings for better visibility.
  • A special fluid is used to deice the runway during winter storms.

Advanced Usage

• "to deice something": The standard construction for using this verb.
  • The new system automatically deices the sensors to prevent malfunction.

Variants and Related Words

• Deicer (n): A substance or device used to remove ice.
  • We need to buy more deicer for the driveway.
• Deicing (n/adj): The process or related to the process of removing ice.
  • The deicing procedure is critical for flight safety.

Synonyms

• Defrost: To remove frost or ice, often by warming.
• Thaw: To cause to become unfrozen; to melt.
• Melt: To change from a solid (ice) to a liquid by applying heat.

Antonyms

• Freeze: To harden into ice.
• Glaciate: To cover with ice or glaciers.

Related Phrases

• Deice a surface: A common phrase specifying the action.
  • It is important to thoroughly deice a surface before applying paint in cold weather.

Verb

1. make or become free of frost or ice
   • Defrost the car window